Sports

Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
KEARNEY — As the World Cup continues, so does its surrounding excitement throughout the area.
- Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
- Former Liberty basketball star reflects on college journey ahead of NBA draft
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Fans gather in Liberty to watch USA’s opening World Cup win
- Local soccer coaches excited for World Cup in Kansas City
Education

Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
Outdoors

Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
Frog hunting is already underway and fall hunting seasons begin in the Show-Me-State with dove season on Sept. 1— merely two months away. Curious about hunting in Missouri, but didn’t know where to start? The Missouri Department of Conservation…
- Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
- Missouri Pollinator Week starts June 22
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
Sports

Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
KEARNEY — As the World Cup continues, so does its surrounding excitement throughout the area.
- Jesse James Park, Gladstone host World Cup watch parties
- Former Liberty basketball star reflects on college journey ahead of NBA draft
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Fans gather in Liberty to watch USA’s opening World Cup win
- Local soccer coaches excited for World Cup in Kansas City
Education

Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
Outdoors

Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
Frog hunting is already underway and fall hunting seasons begin in the Show-Me-State with dove season on Sept. 1— merely two months away. Curious about hunting in Missouri, but didn’t know where to start?…
- Virtual class looks at hunting in Missouri
- Missouri Pollinator Week starts June 22
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
News

New leader appointed for Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
SMITHVILLE — Nick Harlin has been appointed the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce president & CEO, according to a press release. Harlin has officially accepted the position of president, formerly known as executive director. He officially starts Monday, July 6. Harlin replaces Erika Winston. Harlin is from the area and is a Smithville High School…
- New leader appointed for Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Smithville man arrested for possession of child pornography
- Lane closures coming on northbound 291 for bridge deck replacement
- Detroit man visiting city for FIFA events arrested for theft
- Box at corner of Main, Franklin holds next Great American statue
Community Living

Community buzzing with celebrations July 3, 4
CLAY COUNTY — There is going to be an abundance of riches for Clay Countians to enjoy over the Fourth of July weekend.
- Community buzzing with celebrations July 3, 4
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Dot Cakes perfect dessert for America’s 250th birthday
- SENIOR NEWS LINE: Stay aware of recalls
- DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Make deviled eggs for July 4th, summer gatherings
- 24 things to do in Clay County
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
Watch party for USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay Friday, June 12 at Liberty High School.
- Gallery | Liberty High School World Cup watch party
- Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
- Gallery | Girls soccer district semifinals
- Gallery | Track and field district championships
- Gallery | Liberty baseball Senior Night
Special Sections
Entertainment

‘Addams Family’ takes over Oak Grove Park this weekend
GLADSTONE — For almost 40 years, the Northland community has embraced community theater with Gladstone Theatre in the Park. This year, the first show is “The Addams Family: The Musical.”
- ‘Addams Family’ takes over Oak Grove Park this weekend
- Conductor commissions America 250 piece for Liberty Community Band
- MOVIE REVIEW: A ‘Logan’ by any other name
- Clay County African American Legacy Inc. marks Juneteenth
- Watkins Mill State Park hosts conceptual development plan meeting June 17
Opinion
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- Learning to understand right, wrong can take time
- Time to remember everything in moderation
- Remember to appreciate friendship in all forms
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